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markie6 replied to the thread Did it make a difference.All experiences change people IMO .. hard not to be affected by all the people around you sharing similar goals. I've chatted to pilgrims who were using their time to decide on momentous life choices, divorce or not , which career , mourning... -
Yes, yes, yes, of course, or I wouldn't be glued to the computer reading this also addictive forum every morning over coffee. Buen Camino
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Yes it has changed my life, thanks to the other pilgrims I meet. And every time I walk on the Camino, somebody brings to me something else.
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markie6 replied to the thread Are there Book swaps on the Camino. What book would you take..Lots of books get discarded on Camino (weight ) . I've only ever taken a guidebook and I have learnt more language by conversing with fellow pilgrims and the locals than by other means.
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markie6 replied to the thread LIVE from the Camino Current conditions on the Frances.Have fun... I could murder a boccadillo right now.... and a beer.... and some sun.... and some pilgrim watching while attending to the first 3
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markie6 replied to the thread One (water) bottle to rule them all?.Yep my take too. Just like the mythical perfect shoe that never causes any person on the planet a blister
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Probably an unpopular take, but I find many people overthink water and water bottles. If you’re walking the CF you are almost always within a couple km of water. I bought a small 500ml bottle of water when I arrived and carried that and refilled...
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markie6 replied to the thread Afraid of top bed without fence.It is rare to find bunk beds with no rail but they are there. It's also quite rare to not be offered a choice but again YMMV. To others your fear might seem slightly irrational but it's your fears and that's all good. I'd try not to worry about...
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markie6 replied to the thread May-June Camino Frances - Rain Gear & Eating ware.take the spork. Zip lock bags for food. If it rains, as others have pointed out... it's the time it takes stuff to dry that is more of the problem. Cover for your pack and shoes that you are used to.
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markie6 replied to the thread Profile altitude map CF stages.https://www.caminoguide.net/assets/images/camino_frances_altitude_profile.png from this website (copy and paste ) which shows the gradients and a lot of the main towns and villages and distances. The stages in the original post are probably from...
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